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We are seeking a skilled and creative PR Specialist to join our team and manage our public image and media presence. As a PR Specialist, you will develop, implement, and manage communication strategies to build and maintain a positive public perception of our brand. You’ll work closely with media outlets, influencers, and internal teams to share our story and boost awareness, driving engagement with our target audiences. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute PR strategies to enhance brand visibility and reputation. Write and distribute press releases, media pitches, and other content to secure media coverage. Manage relationships with media contacts and influencers, responding to inquiries and arranging interviews. Monitor media coverage and industry trends to identify opportunities for proactive outreach. Assist in planning and coordinating public events, press conferences, and media briefings. Collaborate with marketing, social media, and other teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels. Manage crisis communications and handle sensitive issues with discretion. Track and report on PR campaign performance and media coverage to gauge impact and make improvements. Build partnerships with external stakeholders, including influencers, bloggers, and other brand advocates. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications. Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills. Experience building and maintaining relationships with media and influencers. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of media monitoring tools and PR software is a plus.
The Development Assistant will join a dedicated and energetic Development and Communications team to provide support on all areas of foundation relations, individual donor cultivation, events, office administration, and social media. Responsibilities Gift Entry: · Responsible for constituent and gift entry, acknowledgement, scanning, processing, and reconciliation. · Assist in the creation of donor lists and gift queries, and ongoing database cleanup. Donor Communication, Engagement, and Research: · Ensure timely, personalized, and accurate donor mailings, conducting follow-up calls as needed to ensure invitations and other mailed materials have been received. · Provide support for special events and meetings, including ordering and setting up refreshments and PR materials, and coordinating photography. · Solicit raffle/auction items for fundraising events; distribute donations such as holiday toys upon request. Office Administration: · Filing, mailing, printing, copying, scanning, distributing, and shredding documents as necessary. · Maintain departmental calendar and revise as needed. · Other duties as assigned. Qualifications · College degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. · Commitment to and enthusiasm for org's mission. · Excellent written and oral communication skills. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Office 365. Proficiency in Constant Contact, Raiser’s Edge and social media preferred. · Excellent organizational aptitude and attention to detail. · Experience and comfort interacting with high-profile individuals. · Self-directed; able to manage competing priorities and workflow, and to nimbly handle multiple tasks and deadlines. · A team player with a collaborative and cooperative attitude. · Works well under pressure, always maintaining a polished and professional presentation. · Reliable and punctual; Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.